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LB62 BGX

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,579 mi
Last recorded156,579 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 BGX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 156,579 miles

wishbone bushes slightly perished-front brake pads wearing low-front brake discs slightly worn-n/s/r shocker slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2023 144,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 144,224 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 127,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm missing lower arm ball joint split missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,948 miles

Central Body component slightly loose Bumper not fully secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm) - (195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Body component slightly loose Bumper not fully secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm) - (195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 71,086 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 71,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,756 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,970 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,764 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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LB62 BGX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB62 BGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB62 BGX registered?

LB62 BGX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 January 2013.

Is LB62 BGX safe to buy?

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